Creating towering hair
Plenty of eras have seen wigs become a major part of beauty trends. Marie Antoinette was one of the many that showcased towering hair throughout her time. People that couldn’t afford wigs would typically add powder to their hair to try and get it to stand as high as possible. It was thought that the bigger the hair, the wealthier and more important someone was.
However, these wigs were incredibly heavy and were typically worn for weeks at a time. They were styled with lard to keep them in place, but this simply attracted rats. People actually had to wear a cage over their wigs to keep them safe at night. They would then finish the looks with trinkets and ribbons to add some shine to their hair.
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